Find out about the research themes and outputs across the Edinburgh AMR Forum. Global and local epidemiology of antimicrobial resistance The study of the dynamics and spread of AMR at the veterinary-human interface (One Health). Rapid diagnostics for more effective use of antibiotics One of the keys to more effective and appropriate use of antibiotics is identifying the nature of an infection as quickly as possible. Mechanisms in biology, evolution and physics underpinning AMR Edinburgh has a significant depth of expertise addressing the fundamental biological and physical processes underlying the acquisition and spread of antimicrobial resistance. Antibiotic alternatives and vaccine development An area of significant research strength in Edinburgh is the investigation of alternatives to antibiotics for controlling infections, from modulation of the host immune response to development of novel vaccines Antimicrobial resistance in fungi Research in Edinburgh is addressing the impact of fungal resistance to antibiotics in human, veterinary and environmental health. Governance and Stewardship of Antibiotics A key strand to the work in Edinburgh on AMR is understanding how antibiotic use can be governed and regulated at the global level and the challenges to implementing evidence-based policies in countries across the world. This article was published on 2024-06-20
